Meh… paper products take 4-5 times more energy and water to produce than plastic counterparts. Plastic is easier to recycle, too. The fact that plastic tends to end up in the oceans, however, is very unfortunate.

yeah paper is actually more damaging to the environment to create at this level and after three recyclings it falls to bits anyway. plastic is less damaging to create en masse. however it does end up in the oceans. there is no perfect solution people